Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Skirlie Mash... a pandemic recipe from my sister who is fond of both oatmeal and potatoes.

The following recipe was in my inbox recently. I don't have a photo, so you will just have to use your imagination.

Penelope wrote: "I found this newspaper clipping in my old blue recipe box yesterday. I made it last night for supper with the addition of a couple of cups of kale pieces. It was delish. I toasted the rolled oats first. I added the kale pieces to the softened onion and cooked for a few minutes to soften the kale - then I added the toasted oats. Will definitely make this again.

Skirlie is an oatmeal mixture that is used as a flavouring for other dishes. Best to use steel cut oats or regular rolled oats."

Ingredients:
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/3 cup oatmeal
  • 3/4 pound Yukon gold potatoes cooked and mashed (I used one large baking potato)
  • 1/2 cup warm milk (I did not use)
Methods: 
Melt butter until foamy, add onion and saute 2 minutes or until softened. Add toasted oatmeal and let it absorb butter. Add to mashed potato (adding milk if using). Season with salt & pepper.

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